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Southwest grapples with health effects of nuclear ore mining

Residents in the Southwest struggle with the health effects of nuclear ore extraction

08/08/2022

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Southwest grapples with health effects of nuclear ore mining

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Residents in the Southwest struggle with the health effects of nuclear ore extraction

Residents of the Southwest including many Indigenous people have for years been exposed to high levels of radiation from uranium extraction and refining, a toxic legacy from the Cold War's weapons program and nuclear power generation. Stephanie Sy reports in partnership with investigative news outlet ProPublica on a community’s fight for survival and to hold a company and government accountable.

08/08/2022

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